FBC Carthage E-News for July 22, 2013

FBC Carthage E-News

July 22, 2013

Good Morning,

We had a rainy drive for the boys going to Lighthouse Christian Camp today in Smithville.  A total of 13 boys from Smith County are in camp this week.  Thank you for your sponsorships to Lighthouse.  Because you give, these boys have the blessing of going to camp, riding horses, swimming, and hearing about Jesus.  I anticipate several from our county will come to faith in Jesus this week. 

The Smith County Fair will be July 29-August 3.  Our ministry booth at the fair provides us with a point from which we can serve and reach out to our community.  We will have ice water, items to distribute, face painting, balloon animals, and photographs.  Last year the photos were a BIG success.  We are organizing the work through Sunday School classes and everyone is encouraged to participate.  The Sunday School Class schedule is:

          Monday      Samantha Upchurch’s Class
          Tuesday      Jim Broyles’ Class 
          Wednesday Youth Class
          Thursday    Michael Collins’ Class
          Friday        
          Saturday     Brad Tackett’s Class

If you can serve one or several nights contact Bro. Tim or Bro. Jeff at 735-1929 or simply come by the fair booth between 5:30 and 8:30 PM.  This is a great way to share with the community this Summer.

Our children’s AWANA program will begin a new year of studies on Sunday, August 4 at 5:30 PM in the Christian Life Center.   AWANA is our discipleship ministry to children and youth from babies through high school.  The focus is for the boys and girls to learn and memorize God’s Word and to bring them to a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.  Consider being a part of the AWANA team by contacting Michael Collins.  Lives are being touched and changed for Jesus Christ through AWANA.

Bro. Marty Dodge shared a great report from the recent mission effort to Cincinnati.  There will be many other opportunities to serve beginning with a mission block party on August 10.  For more information contact Bro. Marty Dodge. 

 Pray for Anna Maxwell this week as she serves in the Dominican Republic.  She will be using sports evangelism to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Pray for her and her parents this week while she is away.

Be praying for Zeke and Layne Tomaselli as they prepare for their move to Hilo, Hawaii next week.  This year of training and Internship in Las Vegas has passed quickly.  Also, we are receiving a special offering for Ohana Church, their new church start in Hawaii.  This offering will remain open for you to give toward this new work through the year.  Simply designate your gift for Ohana Church.  Here is the promotional video we have shown:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=usDj9g6tBoQ

Have a blessed week:

Bro. Tim

Here’s the news for the week:

1.      It’s going to be a blow-out! A Church-Wide Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 28 at 6:30 PM.  John and Rhonda Etheridge have invited us to come to their home at 320 Hogans Creek Road for the picnic.  Everyone is asked to bring a picnic covered dish and lawn chair.  Our evening service will be held following the picnic.  In addition to the picnic and service, we will also enjoy a fireworks show.  We will take the church bus for those who would like to meet at the parking lot and ride over together.  The bus will leave at 6:00 PM.

2.     A special day of service and ministry will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23 as the churches of the New Salem Baptist Association host three Block Parties at the Project Circle, South Carthage Housing, and the apartments in Gordonsville.  The schedule will be:
          10:00 AM-12 Noon       Project Circle
          1:00-3:00 PM                 South Carthage Housing
          4:00-6:00 PM                 Gordonsville Apartments

3.     On Saturday, July 27 the youth will have an end of the summer break pool party at Phillip and Kathy Piper’s home.  Sounds like a cool way to enjoy the hot days of summer and get ready for a new school year.  More information this Wednesday at Youth Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

4.     On Wednesday, July 31 will be our Teacher Appreciation Luncheon for the Smith County teachers.  This luncheon is a great way to say, “Thank You” to our local teachers and to have a time of prayer for them as they prepare for a new school year.  If you can help with this event, please contact Bro. Tim or Becky Mitchell.  The luncheon will be at approximately 11:15 AM.

5.     On Sunday, August 4 we will have a special time of prayer for our schools called “Cover Our Schools.”  More details next week.

6.     Mark Dillon will be leading the service this Sunday, July 28 at the Defeated Creek Campground Pavilion.  The service begins at 8:30 AM.

7.     The Church Council will meet this Sunday, July 28 at 4:30 PM.  This will give us time to meet and still get to the church picnic at the Etheridge’s home.

8.     If everything goes as planned we will begin broadcasting our morning worship services on DTC channel 3 this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM!  The services will be taped and played one week behind for now.  We will explore live broadcast requirements and capabilities in the future.  Help spread the word.  We will also continue have our Sunday broadcast on radio WUCZ “The Ranch” 104.1 FM.